STANDARD 3.4: Language Arts Literacy

Language Arts Literacy

Mission: Learning to read, write, speak, listen, and view critically, strategically and creatively enables students to discover personal and shared meaning throughout their lives.

Standard 3.4 Listening

All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations.

Big Idea: Listening is an active process to gain understanding.
3.4 A. Active Listening
Essential Questions	Enduring Understandings
-Can one hear but not listen?	- Listening is the process of receiving, constructing meaning from, and responding to spoken and/nonverbal messages.
Cumulative Progress Indicators	Comments and Examples
By the end of Grade 2:
1. Listen critically to identify main ideas and supporting details.
2. Begin to distinguish between types of speech (e.g., a joke, a chat, a warning).
3. Listen and contribute to class discussions.
3.4 B. Listening Comprehension
Essential Questions	Enduring Understandings
- How does a listener understand a message?	- Effective listeners are able to interpret and evaluate increasingly complex messages.
Cumulative Progress Indicators	Comments and Examples
By the end of Grade 2:
1. Follow one- and two- step oral directions.
2. Develop a strong listening vocabulary to aid comprehension and oral and written language growth.

Link to Standard 3.4 Grade 1

Link to Standard 3.4 Grade 3

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